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design engineer
A person who designs technical devices, machines, systems, or structures and plans how they are built. The feminine form is 'die Konstrukteurin' (female design engineer).
Der Konstrukteur erstellte am Computer ein detailliertes 3D-Modell des neuen Flugzeugflügels.
The design engineer created a detailed 3D model of the new airplane wing on the computer.
'Der Konstrukteur' (the design engineer) belongs to a word family. The verb is 'konstruieren' (to design something technically), and the result of the action is 'die Konstruktion' (the design, the structure). The Konstrukteur is the person who constructs or designs.
Ein Ingenieur konstruiert eine neue Brücke.
An engineer designs a new bridge.
The ending '-eur' often refers to a male person who carries out a particular professional activity. This ending comes from French and is found in many job titles.
Er arbeitet als Ingenieur in einem großen Unternehmen.
He works as an engineer in a large company.
A Konstrukteur typically works in technical industries. Common contexts are therefore 'im Maschinenbau' (in mechanical engineering), 'in der Automobilindustrie' (in the automotive industry), or 'in der Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik' (in aerospace engineering).
Als Konstrukteur bei einem Autohersteller entwirft er neue Motorteile.
As a design engineer at a car manufacturer, he designs new engine parts.
developer
'der Entwickler' and 'der Konstrukteur' can both work on new technical products. The difference is in the focus. An 'Entwickler' advances an idea, a product, or a process and often also thinks about function, use, and market readiness. A 'Konstrukteur' focuses especially on planning the technical design, for example of machines, devices, or systems. The words can be confused because both design something new. When it is about the exact technical construction/design, 'Konstrukteur' fits better. When it is more generally about developing a product, 'Entwickler' is more natural.
Der Konstrukteur zeichnet den Plan für die neue Maschine.
The design engineer draws the plan for the new machine.
Der Entwickler arbeitet an einem neuen Sensor für Fahrräder.
The developer is working on a new sensor for bicycles.